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00:00At midnight, my soul floated out of the basement.
00:03My bedroom door was shoved open.
00:05My brother Scott barged in, scoffing when he didn't see me.
00:10Aren't you a little old to be playing hide-and-sneak and throwing tantrums?
00:13Normally, I would have argued back.
00:15But this time, I just floated beside him, unable to make a sound.
00:19Scott called my phone.
00:21It went unanswered.
00:23He casually flipped through the journal on my desk.
00:26There was only one thing written inside.
00:2899.
00:2899. The number of times they had let me down over the beers.
00:32Scott didn't get it.
00:33He frowned, tossed the journal onto the floor, and left a voicemail.
00:37Stop with the stupid games.
00:39Miranda wants your homemade cookies, so get back here and make them for her.
00:43It's her graduation day.
00:45Don't you dare ruin it!
00:47Get home within the hour, and I'll forgive you.
00:50Scott pocketed his phone and returned to the living room.
00:53Chelsea's not in her room, and she's not answering her phone.
00:56She always does this.
00:58Yes, we've spoiled her.
01:00No one contact her this time.
01:04Let's teach her a lesson.
01:06She can cool off on her own, and she'll come crawling back tomorrow.
01:10Miranda drifted over, her face a mask of concern.
01:13Dad, don't say that.
01:16What if something really happened to Chelsea?
01:19Maybe I should text her.
01:21You know Chelsea and I are so close.
01:53She lowered her eaves.
01:53phone up for everyone to see.
01:55What a perfect portrait of a caring, considerate sister.
01:58Mom pulled her into a hug, her voice dripping with sympathy.
02:03You're always so kind, Miranda.
02:05This has nothing to do with you.
02:07Chelsea is just being immature.
02:09Immature, a bitter laugh escaped my ghostly form, though no one could hear it.
02:14In their eyes, it was always Miranda.
02:16Who'd even remember today was my distinguished service award, only given once every two years?
02:21Knowing they'd all celebrate her graduation, I told them not to come to my ceremony.
02:26I never tried to compete with Miranda for their affection, but just as I was about to leave to the
02:31ceremony, the front door crashed open.
02:34Three rogue wolves, they moved fast.
02:37Get your hands off me!
02:38One already had my wrist locked behind my back.
02:41I kicked, connected with someone's shin.
02:43He swore and shoved me into the wall.
02:46My shoulder hit the doorframe.
02:47They dragged me to the basement.
02:49How did you get a key to our house?
02:51One of the men dangled a keychain in front of me.
02:54It was Miranda.
02:55Your precious little sister handed it over.
02:58Said you're expendable.
03:00Since mom and dad only care about her anyway.
03:03The little silver keychain she'd had since she was 12.
03:06I'd recognize it anywhere.
03:07My blood ran cold.
03:12You bitch!
03:14Liar!
03:15Miranda would never...
03:18Flamming me against the concrete wall.
03:20Forearm pressed to my throat.
03:22Don't bother struggling.
03:25You're not leaving this basement today.
03:27I won't tell anyone, I promise.
03:28Please just don't kill me.
03:30In the end, they ignored my police.
03:32Pinned me down.
03:34Violated me.
03:35And bit my neck off.
03:36Taking countless photos amidst this foul talk.
03:39Fought all my life.
03:41And in the struggle, my head slammed into the corner of the table.
03:44Blood gushed out instantly.
03:46Terrificly.
03:47I fell.
03:47I found a laugh to my strength, dragging myself across the floor to my phone.
03:52And try to call...
03:53Love.
03:54Every werewolf senses mortal danger in family through the pack bond.
03:58Yet they all thought I was just seeking attention.
04:01Not only did they decline my calls, but they even sent me a message.
04:06Faking suffocation again?
04:08Drop the act.
04:10Your father and I don't have time for your drama.
04:12We've already severed our pack link to you.
04:15Only my mate, Ryan, picked up.
04:17Help me.
04:19Ryan, I'm dying.
04:23Chelsea, cut the drama.
04:25This is Miranda's big day.
04:27There's a limit to your attention seeking.
04:29I already told you I'd make it up to you with a graduation present.
04:32But, Ryan, I was already dying.
04:34A bitter smile touched my lips.
04:36Too bad.
04:37You'll never get the chance to make it up to me.
04:39Within 24 hours, the stench of decay will start to drift from the basement no one ever entered.
04:45Miranda always said she wished I were dead.
04:47So no one would compete with her for your love.
04:50Now, her wish has come true.
04:52My spirit was trapped in the living room.
04:54Forced to watch their cozy family scene.
04:57My father, usually an early sleeper, stayed up.
05:01Sitting with Miranda as she opened graduation gifts.
05:04My mother was picking out stunning dresses online.
05:07Promising a whole new wardrobe for Miranda's trip.
05:10Mom, I already have so many clothes.
05:12My closet is full.
05:14Then, we'll put them in Chelsea's room.
05:17She's always so focused on her duties.
05:19She never buys new clothes anyway.
05:22She doesn't need the closet space.
05:24Is that okay?
05:26Chelsea will be upset.
05:27Miranda, you don't have to be so timmed.
05:30This is something Chelsea should do for you as her older sister.
05:33Scott sat nearby, diligently shelling pistachios for Miranda.
05:38I couldn't say a word.
05:39Just watching the warm scene unfold.
05:41Turns out, a spirit can cry.
05:43The warmth was theirs.
05:44The loneliness was mine.
05:45But Chelsea's still not back.
05:47And she's not replying to my texts.
05:50Is she still mad at us?
05:52I feel so terrible with her not here.
05:54At the sound of Miranda's voice, the three of them finally shifted their attention from her and remembered me.
06:01Dad frowned instinctively.
06:05Don't mind her.
06:06She just wants us to revolve around her.
06:09When will she ever grow up?
06:11Mom's face showed a flicker of impatience.
06:14It's just a distinguished service award.
06:16They give one out every two years.
06:18Don't you know Miranda's college graduation only happens once?
06:22Why must she throw a tantrum on a day like this?
06:27Mom, don't say that.
06:28Chelsea will be sad if she hears you.
06:30She had to practically beg for that award.
06:35Oh, did I just say that out loud?
06:39I knew Miranda was never innocent.
06:42Growing up, my grades were always better than hers.
06:44Yet even with Mom, Dad and Scott wrapped around her finger, Miranda would still make up lies about me plagiarizing.
06:51Dad never questioned it.
06:52He just beat me.
06:53I'd long told myself I'd find my mate someday.
06:56Finally know what it felt like to be someone's first choice.
07:00Just once.
07:01Two years with Ryan, and his heart still drifted to Miranda.
07:04I should have been sad.
07:06Maybe I was just numb.
07:07My soul was too numb to feel pain.
07:10The housekeeper brought out a platter of desserts.
07:12All of them Miranda's favorites.
07:13Naturally, they stopped talking about me.
07:16Miranda, college must have been tough.
07:19Here, eat more of your favorites.
07:21She smiled brightly, boasting about he-achievements in college.
07:25She'd already landed an internship at a top investment bank on Wall Street.
07:29Her future was boundless.
07:30Dad and Scott listened, showering her with praise.
07:33And I just floated silently to the side.
07:36The clock struck one in the morning.
07:37I still hadn't appeared.
07:39Caught.
07:40Save this for Chelsea.
07:41She can have it when she's done with her tantrum and comes back.
07:44Let's not have her think we only favor Miranda.
07:46See?
07:46We saved some for her.
07:48I stared at the tart slices, feeling nothing.
07:51Scott thought for a moment, then reached for the plate.
07:54Suddenly, Miranda shrieked and snapped her back from where it rested near a gift.
07:58Mom!
07:58It hurts!
08:00This gift, it's silver!
08:03Dad, Mom, and Scott immediately rushed to her side.
08:06Seeing the red burn like mark on Miranda's palm, they panicked.
08:10We weren't around any humans at the party.
08:12Which werewolf would send a gift made of silver?
08:15That gift box, is that Chelsea?
08:18Mom, please don't blame Chelsea.
08:22The gift was on my bedside table this morning.
08:25I'm just happy she was willing to give me a present.
08:27I knew it!
08:29That's why she's been dragging her feet and not coming home!
08:33She was plotting to hurt Miranda!
08:36How could I have such a vicious sister?
08:37Enough!
08:38Stop arguing and get Miranda to the pack healer!
08:41Dad kicked the gift box, the one Miranda had stolen from my room, and slammed his hand on the table
08:47in fury.
08:48We're out of gauze.
08:49I'll get some from the basement.
08:50Miranda's eyes darted around.
08:52She grabbed Scott's arms.
08:53Don't go!
08:54The healer will have gauze.
08:55It hurts so much.
08:57If Scott had taken one step closer to the basement, he would have smelled the overwhelming stench.
09:03But it was not to be.
09:05At Miranda's words, the family hurried away, leaving only my spirit floating in the empty living room.
09:11I wanted to scream that I hadn't done anything, but I could no longer speak.
09:15And I knew that even if I could, they would never believe me.
09:19So be it.
09:20The housekeeper, hearing the commotion, came out to clean up the mess and sighed.
09:25Miss Chelsea.
09:27Why do you never learn to protect yourself?
09:30My spirit floated back to my room.
09:33Seeing the journal on my desk, a flood of memories washed over me.
09:37When I was ten, our family held the decennial bloodline awakening ceremony.
09:42That day would determine every cub's future status and power within the pack.
09:46Scott was first.
09:48His wolf form was pure black, a symbol of power and future leadership.
09:53Dad looked at him with undisguised pride.
09:55When it was Miranda's turn, her wolf was a rare snow white, possessing a natural aura of peace that calmed
10:02all the pack members around her.
10:04Mom held her, calling her the family's treasure.
10:07Not wanting to disappoint my parents, I stepped onto the awakening platform filled with anticipation.
10:12But when my wolf form appeared, everyone fell silent.
10:16My wolf was just an ordinary gray wolf.
10:19No special abilities, no rare coat color.
10:21So plain that I would be lost in a crowd of pack members.
10:25From that day on, I became the family's common one.
10:28Someone not worth investing resources in.
10:30Even after I achieved the highest academic honors, they still believed bloodline determined everything.
10:36Scott and Miranda enjoyed all the favoritism and resources.
10:39And I, like my wolf's bloodline, was ordinary, expendable.
10:43My spirit followed Miranda to the healer's clinic.
10:47Before long, my mate Ryan burst in.
10:49He rushed straight to Miranda's side, grabbing her hand and anxiously examining the red mark on her palm.
10:54How did this happen? What did the healer say?
10:57Ryan, don't be like this.
11:00It's not Chelsea's fault.
11:02She probably just wanted to surprise me and forgot for a moment that we werewolves...
11:10Can't touch silver.
11:12The more understanding she acted, the darker Ryan's face grew.
11:16Chelsea?
11:18Where is she hiding now?
11:21Miranda, don't be sad.
11:25I'll make sure to teach her a lesson for you.
11:27We hadn't completed our mate bond, so he couldn't sense my death, much less know that I was right beside
11:32him, watching him in silence.
11:34After leaving the clinic, Ryan called my phone.
11:36When it went unanswered, he left a message.
11:38Chelsea, how could you be so vicious?
11:40Using silver to harm your own sister?
11:42I always thought you were kind, but you'd do something like this out of jealousy.
11:44I was on my way to give you your award gift.
11:46It's a family heirloam, a pendant to congratulate you.
11:49But now, you don't deserve it.
11:50Consider this your punishment.
11:52You'd better pray Miranda is okay.
11:55Otherwise, consider our mate bond ceremony cancelled!
11:58I listened to his accusations, my heart too weary to even feel a thing I should have known long ago.
12:03We'd fought over Miranda countless times.
12:06During hunting training, he only watched her agile moves.
12:09When I tripped, he just called me clumsy.
12:11At meals, he never recalled I couldn't eat spicy food, yet baked over 20 desserts just to please her.
12:17I argued with him about these things countless times.
12:20You're overthinking it.
12:21I just think of Miranda as a little sister.
12:22His coldness made me feel like a possessive lunatic, but I loved him deeply.
12:27I thought he was the moon goddess's gift, mine alone.
12:30I was wrong.
12:31My parents loved Scott and Miranda for their bloodline.
12:33Why did Ryan love her?
12:35I didn't know.
12:35And now, I'd never have the chance to find out.
12:38Because now, whether I fell or was beaten, I would never feel pain yet.
12:42After midnight, Dad, Mom, and Scott finally returned home, exhausted.
12:47I floated in a corner of the living room and heard my mother sigh.
12:50It's a shame Ryan's bloodline isn't strong enough for Miranda.
12:53They'd be perfect together.
12:55Look how attentive he was at the clinic.
12:56Yes, Ryan is quite capable, and I think Miranda likes him, too.
13:00It would be perfect if they were mates.
13:02But these things are guided by the moon goddess.
13:05Don't overthink it.
13:07Ryan's bloodline isn't worthy of our precious white wolf.
13:10It's better to let him be with Chelsea.
13:11Their gray wolf bloodlines are a better match.
13:14Even if he completes the mate bond with Chelsea, he can still dote on Miranda.
13:20Then looked up and noticed the house was dark.
13:23A faint, metallic smell hung in the air.
13:25Looks like the moonstones in the house have run out of energy.
13:27Scott, go to the basement and get a new one.
13:29Scott grunted in agreement and strode toward the basement.
13:32The closer he got, the stronger the metallic smell became.
13:36His wolf instincts made him frown, but he dismissed it as a dead rat in the house.
13:40What's that smell?
13:41Dad and Mom followed him toward the basement door.
13:44Scott pushed it open.
13:45A thick, nauseating stench of blood and decay rushed out to meet them.
13:50In the darkness, a body lay in a pool of dried, blackened blood.
13:53His eyes not fully closed.
13:55Scott stopped dead.
13:58Scott froze.
13:59My name a choked whisper on his lips.
14:01But Dad was the first to react.
14:03His stunned expression twisted into a scowl.
14:06Chelsea!
14:07Are you out of your mind?
14:09Have you had enough of this?
14:11Pulling a stunt like this just for attention!
14:13Mom chimed in, her voice sharp.
14:15Get up!
14:16Do you have any idea how disgusting you look?
14:20You'd stoop to playing dead just to steal Miranda's spotlight?
14:23My spirit floated beside them, watching them yell at my cold corpse.
14:27They still didn't believe I was dead.
14:28They thought this was just my latest ploy for sympathy.
14:31Scott finally snapped out of his trance.
14:33He strode forward and kicked my arm impatiently with the toe of his boot.
14:37Stop acting!
14:38Get up!
14:38My body shifted slightly on the floor.
14:41But otherwise, I was still.
14:42That sent him over the edge.
14:43Get up!
14:44Scott bellowed.
14:45And his next kick sent my body rolling over.
14:47The impact revealed the fatal wound on the back of my head.
14:50Along with the countless bite marks scarring my neck.
14:53For the first time, I saw true panic on their faces.
14:56Panic for me.
14:57Her body.
14:58Mom's voice trembled.
14:59She was finally realizing something was terribly wrong.
15:02Why is it so cold?
15:07Dad's expression finally shattered.
15:09A werewolf's body temperature is naturally higher than a human's.
15:13If I were faking it, my body couldn't possibly be this cold.
15:16It's stiff.
15:17Drop the block.
15:18Dad said, his voice raw.
15:19We blocked our pack link to Chelsea.
15:22Drop it now.
15:23Let's see if she can fake being alive.
15:27It was the only way to be sure if a werewolf was truly dead.
15:30Dad, Mom, and Scott closed their eyes, concentrating.
15:35Trying to find my faint light, concentrating.
15:38Trying to find my faint light within the pack's spiritual bond.
15:42One.
15:42Two.
15:43Three.
15:44Scott's eyes flew open first.
15:46All the color drained from his face.
15:48He staggered back a step.
15:50Dad went rigid, his lips starting to tremble uncontrollably.
15:57Mom's face, a mask of scorn and anger moments before, dissolved into pure terror.
16:03Where my life force should have been, there was only a cold, silent void.
16:07I watched their expressions, wondering if they could feel even a fraction of the pain I had endured.
16:12No, impossible.
16:16Chelsea.
16:18While my family home descended into chaos, Ryan was blissfully unaware that I was gone.
16:23He had gone back to the clinic to see Miranda again.
16:26My watching is he gently changed the bandage on her hand.
16:30Does it still hurt?
16:31Ryan's voice was softer than I'd heard it in a long, long time.
16:35Not anymore.
16:37Not when you're here.
16:40Chelsea went too far.
16:43When she finally shows, I swear I'll make her regret it.
16:49Don't blame Chelsea.
16:51She was probably just desperate for everyone's attention.
16:54The sight of her pain only tightens the knot of protectiveness in his chest.
16:58Miranda, you're too kind.
17:00She hurts you like this, and you still defend her.
17:05I just worry about her.
17:11Chelsea has been so lonely her whole life.
17:14She just needs to be loved.
17:16What she needs is a lesson, not love.
17:20Selfish people like her only know how to hurt others.
17:25Look at your hand.
17:27Look what she did to you.
17:32Ryan, I'm scared.
17:34What does my sister need?
17:36She won't get the chance.
17:39I'll protect you.
17:41I won't let anyone hurt you.
17:44Including Chelsea.
17:50I floated nearby, listening to them paint me as a villain.
17:53They spoke of my viciousness, my selfishness.
17:56But who among them knew I was already a cold corpse?
17:58Ryan, Miranda said softly.
18:00There's something I've always wanted to tell you.
18:02What is it?
18:03I know you differently about me, she said, her cheeks flushing.
18:07And I...
18:08Ryan was silent for a long moment.
18:10Miranda, we can't.
18:11Why not?
18:12Miranda looked up, her expression wounded.
18:14You don't love Chelsea.
18:15The entire family can see it.
18:17My ghostly form stilled.
18:18I didn't expect his answer.
18:20I don't love her.
18:22Do I?
18:23Ryan hesitated, then shook his head as if to clear it.
18:26Chelsea is my mate.
18:27We're supposed to have our mating ceremony soon.
18:30Then cancel it.
18:31Miranda said urgently.
18:32You said it yourself yesterday, didn't you?
18:34That if anything happened to me, you'd cancel it.
18:37No, Miranda, I can't.
18:38I only said that to teach her a lesson.
18:40Ryan lowered his head, avoiding her gaze.
18:42I've always thought of you as a little sister.
18:44My mate is Chelsea.
18:46It will only ever be Chelsea.
18:48Miranda stared at him in disbelief.
18:50Fresh tears spilling from her eyes.
18:52My spirit hurt his confession.
18:54But my heart felt nothing.
18:55Ryan, I'm already dead.
18:57Your love is far too little.
18:58And much too late.
18:59Ryan, I always knew Chelsea was more likable.
19:03I don't blame you.
19:04It's my fault for not being good enough.
19:07Miranda cried, clinging to him.
19:09Ryan hesitated, not pushing her away.
19:11Just then, his phone rang.
19:12It was Scott.
19:13That must be Chelsea.
19:14She's probably home.
19:15A flicker of relief in his eyes.
19:17Miranda, don't cry.
19:19I'm going to give her a piece of my mind.
19:21He answered the phone.
19:22But it wasn't news of my return.
19:23It was...
19:24Ryan, Chelsea's dead.
19:25What the hell kind of mate were you?
19:27Ryan's eyes widened.
19:28Chelsea's dead?
19:30The phone slipped from his numb fingers and clattered to the floor.
19:33He finally understood.
19:35I wasn't throwing a tantrum.
19:36I wasn't fighting for attention.
19:38I was never coming back.
19:41Ryan sped home.
19:44Ryan?
19:45Ryan?
19:46Arriving to find Dad in my room, clutching my journal.
19:49He opened it to the first page, and his hands began to tremble.
19:53Seventeen.
19:54Tenth birthday.
19:55The whole family forgot.
19:56Only the housekeeper remembered and bought me a small cake.
20:00Twenty-three.
20:01Miranda got a paper cut.
20:03Mom and Dad stayed up all night with her.
20:05I had a broken bone and had to lie in bed alone.
20:10Thirty-two.
20:12I won first place in the PAC science fair.
20:17But Mom and Dad went to watch Miranda's hunting trials.
20:21Ninety-nine entries.
20:22From childhood until now.
20:24Every single one was dated.
20:26A detailed account of their neglect.
20:30The three of them huddled around the journal, tears streaming down their faces.
20:37Forty-five.
20:38At the Bloodline Awakening ceremony, I became the most common gray wolf.
20:42Dad was so disappointed, he turned and walked away without a single word of comfort.
20:49Forty-eight.
20:49Our anniversary.
20:51Ryan spent the day helping Miranda pick out a dress.
20:53Are we still going to have our mating ceremony?
20:56Moon Goddess, please show me the way.
20:59Fifty-two.
21:00Mom said it would be better if Miranda were their only daughter.
21:04It would be better if Miranda were their only daughter!
21:07Mom, it was my birthday.
21:09The last entry read, once it hits ninety-nine, I'm done hoping for their love.
21:13It's probably going to hit ninety-nine tomorrow.
21:15They won't remember to come to my award ceremony.
21:17They only care that it's Miranda's graduation.
21:22What have we done?
21:28Mom slumped to the floor, sobbing hysterically.
21:31Chelsea, I'm sorry.
21:32I'm so sorry.
21:33Scott picked up the journal, his hands shaking as he flipped through the pages.
21:38Every number was a needle piercing his heart.
21:40We owe her so much.
21:42She remembered everything, and we just took it all for granted.
21:45Ryan stood frozen in the doorway, a silent witness to their grief.
21:49He remembered the past two years, how I had so cautiously tried to share my academic achievements with him.
21:54I had craved his attention, but he had always been distracted by something, or someone else.
21:59I'll hold a funeral for her.
22:01The grandest funeral the pack has ever seen.
22:04I want the entire pack.
22:07Elaine to know that Chelsea was our most outstanding child.
22:10But it was too late.
22:11An apology can't bring the dead back to life.
22:13I was too tired to care.
22:15A week later, my funeral was held.
22:17All the werewolves who had missed me at the award ceremony came to pay their respect.
22:21They mourned me, calling me the pack's most brilliant researcher.
22:24But my family had never known that part of me.
22:26All they knew was a troublemaker who fought with Miranda for their affection.
22:31Ryan knelt before my grave all night.
22:33Chelsea, I was wrong.
22:34I was so wrong.
22:36I thought I didn't love you, but now I know I'm nothing without you.
22:40Come back, please!
22:42Yell at me!
22:43Hit me!
22:44Just come back!
22:45But I could never go back.
22:47Mom placed a platter of my favorite desserts in front of my headstone.
22:50She had finally remembered that I loved Mango Tart when I was little.
22:53But she remembered far, far too late.
22:56Dad and Scott knelt beside her, repeating my name like a prayer.
22:59They swore they would send their lives atoning for their sins.
23:02But I didn't need their atonement anymore.
23:04The funeral was grand.
23:05Only Miranda wasn't there.
23:07She claimed she wasn't feeling well and couldn't come.
23:09In reality, she was at home, celebrating.
23:11Celebrating that there was finally no one left to compete with her love.
23:17While sorting through my belongings, Dad found my moonstone.
23:21If a werewolf dies nearby, a dimmed moonstone will record their final memories.
23:27The realization hit him like a physical blow.
23:31He quickly called Mom and Scott over.
23:33Ryan followed them, a silent shadow.
23:35He said, his voice trembling.
23:37They're saved in here.
23:40We have to see what really happened that day.
23:46They gathered around the stone and placed their hands on it.
23:55It began to glow.
23:57And an image of my final moments flickered to life.
24:02I was at home, getting ready to leave for my award ceremony.
24:10When I heard a noise downstairs.
24:15Two strange rogues had broken in.
24:18She's here.
24:19Stick to the plan.
24:19One of the men spoke, dangling a keychain with Miranda's signature charm at knit.
24:24You sure no one's gonna come looking for her?
24:29Relax.
24:30The whole family's at the little sister's party.
24:33No one gives a damn about this one.
24:35Miranda said if we just rough her up and take a few pictures,
24:38remember, don't actually kill her.
24:40Just ruin her reputation.
24:43In the vision, I backed away.
24:45My face etched with terror.
24:47Who are you?
24:48Why are you doing this to me?
24:49Don't be scared, little wolf.
24:51It'll be over soon.
25:17When he comes from me, I'm going to lose.
25:23I'm not going to lose.
25:23I'm going to lose.
25:25Okay, thank you.
25:26I'm going to lose.
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